Chloe's face froze, overwhelmed by a bitter and melancholic sensation that consumed her heart. Indeed, they were merely bound by a contractual relationship. Even though there had been fleeting moments of sweetness that morning, their relationship remained imbalanced."Fine, my mistake. I won't say anything," she admitted weakly.However, Joseph found no satisfaction in her meek apology. Instead, it only added to his mounting frustration.Lucas dared not intrude on the tense atmosphere and continued driving until they reached the villa.Chloe was the first to step out of the car and enter the yard. She went to take Toto for a stroll. Initially, Toto was overjoyed to see them return home, but now sensing the tension between the two, its ears drooped timidly and its dark eyes filled with unease.Joseph furrowed his brow and uttered, "Don't vent your frustrations on the dog."Wearing a fake smile, Chloe replied, "Is this smile satisfactory for serving your beloved dog?"Joseph respo
A man in his forties stepped out of the car, his square face exuding an air of dignity. He was dressed modestly, but around his neck sat a precious Blue Tiger’s Eye necklace.Ava recognized the man before her, and her whole being surged with excitement. He was the tycoon who controlled the entertainment industry, having established multiple film and television companies. Many of today's hottest celebrities were nurtured under his company's guidance.However, he seldom appeared in public. Why would such a prominent figure visit such an obscure place?As Calvin laid eyes on Ava for the first time, a hint of dissatisfaction flickered across his face. Involuntarily, he compared her to his daughter, lamenting that she had not inherited Luciana's favorable genes. Despite his initial disappointment, Calvin's expression softened considerably as he thought about the fact that this girl shared Luciana's blood."What’s your name?" he asked gently, his gaze filled with warmth."Mr. Calvin, I'
She would rather endure Joseph's scolding than let Ellie take advantage of her efforts.With determined steps, Chloe walked toward the elevator without looking back. Ellie hurriedly followed after her, looking as if she was trying to stop Chloe. However, she came to a halt in front of the elevator, observing as it came to a stop on a higher floor without emitting even a single sound. Witnessing this, she returned to the marketing department with a smug sense of satisfaction.A few colleagues approached her with worried expressions and asked, "Ellie, did Chloe really go to see Mr. Joseph?"Sighing, she replied, "Well, yes. I did try to stop her. I even told her that we could split the bonus in half, but she didn't care. She insisted on having the full 20 thousand.""Wow… She's so greedy…"*Standing at the entrance of Joseph's office, Chloe confidently raised her hand and lightly knocked on the door. Without waiting for a response, she took a step forward and entered the room.Se
Chloe glanced at Lucas awkwardly. "It's okay. I'll just stand."They were at the office right now, and it was necessary to maintain proper decorum, especially with others present.Joseph's gaze sharply swept across the room, and Lucas immediately grasped the signal. "I’ll be leaving now," he said.Chloe was speechless. 'Oh well, guess I'll just go ahead and sit then. It's not like it's the first time anyway. I'll consider it a free cushion.'As she settled into Joseph's lap and adjusted her position, a thought crossed her mind. She turned back to Joseph and remarked, "Make sure not your belt doesn’t poke me this time."A hint of crimson graced Joseph's handsome face as he retorted in a low voice, "Shut up."Chloe pursed her lips. She had noticed that whenever Joseph could not come up with a response, he resorted to telling her to shut up.He lightly clicked his mouse, and the surveillance footage from outside the marketing department the previous night appeared on the screen.A
"Hmm? What is it?""Don't allow Xavia to come between you and Mr. Joseph. Their chapter is closed, and you’re the one who matters to him now. When you two had an argument yesterday, he was in a sour mood all morning. It wasn’t until you arrived that he seemed to brighten up a bit."Lucas had been working anxiously the whole morning as he was afraid of enraging Joseph.Chloe looked at Lucas, taking in his features. With his delicate facial structure and slightly tanned skin, he exuded a spirited demeanor. Aware of his good intentions, she calmly shook her head. "You know that our marriage is fake, right? The contract will expire. We have no relationship beyond that.""Don't you want to fight for it?" Lucas asked."What do I have to fight with?" Chloe retorted."Mr. Joseph has shown interest in you. You have a chance," Lucas encouraged.Chloe scoffed mockingly. "He has never explicitly expressed any romantic feelings toward me. I've tried, but the outcome was far from satisfactory
"Do you know her?" Ellie asked."Chloe used to work at Baxon, and I had always desired a taste of her," Maurice said.This caused Ellie to pause in surprise. She had never expected Chloe to have worked for Baxon, and it seemed to her that Maurice held a strong interest in her. "Find a way to arrange a meeting with her quickly. I don't care what you do, but I need a few photos as evidence," she said.Maurice replied, "Arranging a meeting with Chloe won't be easy. She’s wary of me.""You want me to help you?" Ellie questioned."Let's not frame it as helping or not helping. If you help me, you'll benefit too."Ellie contemplated for a brief moment, her mind filled with vivid images of a future where Chloe's reputation was completely destroyed, leaving her unable to pose any competition. A wave of pleasure surged through Ellie, engulfing her with a sense of satisfaction."All right then, but it'll cost you more," Elie agreed.*Since the day Xavia appeared at Fairlight, several da
Lucas walked over, and right in front of Chloe, said to the man who was saving her number, "You can go to Finance to get your this month's salary before you leave."For a moment, the man could not understand. "But today isn’t payday."Realization dawned on Chloe. She said fearfully, "Is he fired..."Lucas was implicit. "Pretty close." He glanced at the new number she recently added that appeared on her phone screen in silent advice.Chloe was instantly enlightened. She speedily walked in the direction Joseph had left.*"We just exchanged numbers and didn't do anything. It isn't a big deal for colleagues to exchange contacts." Chloe tugged at Joseph's sleeves and said flatteringly, "Could you please not fire him..."'If not, I'll feel very guilty. That colleague looks to be my age. He most probably had to get past many difficulties after passing the interview in the recruitment process.'However, Joseph chuckled out of fury. He cracked a sinister smile. "Are you begging for mer
Chloe glanced at Ava in an aloof manner. "That's unnecessary. Aren't you afraid your mink coat will start to stink up in this hot weather?”"What a bumpkin! Fashion doesn’t depend on the weather. You know nothing." The handsome man beside Ava spoke up for her, showing a disdainful expression.Since Chloe was standing close to them, she noticed that the handsome man had makeup on. He had put on foundation and lipstick. At a glance, he was pretty handsome but after taking a closer look, he appeared rather strange and androgynous.She did not want to talk to him. "Spill it. Why are you here, Ava? If you're here to show off, I'm sorry to break it to you that I'm uninterested."Ava threw out a business card as if she was giving alms. "I’m now the director of Summertainment. If you become my company's celebrity, I can introduce rich people to you so that you'll achieve great success and become filthy rich for the rest of your life."During this period, Ava learned how an entertainment c